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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,200.99, 607,610.73 and 236,769.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,200.99, 607,610.73 and 236,769.95 is: 355,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,200.99 : 607,610.73 = 236,769.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,200.99/607,610.73 = 236,769.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,200.99x = 607,610.73 × 236,769.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,200.99x = 143,863,961,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,863,961,150.67/405,200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,043.46

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